Even though Ingram was starting to come around and play really well before he went down.. I think Ivory has outperformed him thus far, and is the better all around back at this point in time.

Regarding this Detroit game. It's going to be war. They are a much healthier team than last time we played them, and are going to be out to prove something after basically blowing the last game away with numerous penalties. I think we're going to need our best game to date to win, I also don't like Lance Moore being out although I think we can manage.

I think with the Seattle game being on the mind for our team from last year...I think we'll be prepared. And it's a home game. If we show the consistency on offense and defense like we have in the past 8 weeks, I think we win this one... but it won't be easy at all.

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The whole world loves neophyte athletic tight end Jimmy Graham from Miami with the 95th pick. "Best pick in the draft,'' one AFC coach told me. "Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than [Jeremy] Shockey by the start of next year.''

“We know that no matter the adversity, be it the lockout, be it the suspension or be it a hurricane, our men will pull together and defend the honor of this city. We’ve shown we’ve been able to do that.” - Jabari Greer

I can tell you that I'm not looking forward to facing Suh this time, albeit we do have 3 Pro-bowl lineman.

Brian De La Puente and I would guess Carl Nicks need to be prepared and ready. Funny too considering Nicks & Suh both went to Nebraska and I'm sure they had their fair share of battles in practice during their days there.

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The whole world loves neophyte athletic tight end Jimmy Graham from Miami with the 95th pick. "Best pick in the draft,'' one AFC coach told me. "Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than [Jeremy] Shockey by the start of next year.''

“We know that no matter the adversity, be it the lockout, be it the suspension or be it a hurricane, our men will pull together and defend the honor of this city. We’ve shown we’ve been able to do that.” - Jabari Greer

Good game to the Lions you guys played us much tighter than the score showed. Moving on, great 2nd half but a few things definitely need to improve next week in San Fran.

Can't have the early turnovers that we had tonight, Colston fumble, and the blown protection which caused the Brees strip was just inexcusable. Took away potential scores.

Gave up too many Passing yards, now Calvin Johnson is an incredible player but when we bracket a guy, run coverage underneath 1 guy they shouldn't be able to complete so many passes as easily as it happened tonight.

This is going to be a really tough, disciplined 49ers Defense we're playing. Undoubtedly the best Defense we're going to face all year and we're going into their house.

Funny too considering Nicks & Suh both went to Nebraska and I'm sure they had their fair share of battles in practice during their days there.

Oh yeah, I bet they are the best of friends. I see us having an equally rough time with SF. Our defense will be totally changing gears to prepare for them. I am confident that if our O-line can just give Drew the time he needs, we can score on them as well.

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The whole world loves neophyte athletic tight end Jimmy Graham from Miami with the 95th pick. "Best pick in the draft,'' one AFC coach told me. "Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than [Jeremy] Shockey by the start of next year.''

“We know that no matter the adversity, be it the lockout, be it the suspension or be it a hurricane, our men will pull together and defend the honor of this city. We’ve shown we’ve been able to do that.” - Jabari Greer

I'm actually going to the NO/SF game... my first real Saints game experience (and 2nd NFL experience overall) since I saw them play in 2005 in San Antonio against the Falcons in the Hurricane Katrina year. I'm talking Aaron Brooks, Joe Horn & Donte' Stallworth days... so you know I'll be AMPED for this one. Can't wait to see this one.. will be screaming loud and hard. SF is about 6 hours or so away from me so I'll have to drive on my hands but it'll be worth it.

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The whole world loves neophyte athletic tight end Jimmy Graham from Miami with the 95th pick. "Best pick in the draft,'' one AFC coach told me. "Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than [Jeremy] Shockey by the start of next year.''

“We know that no matter the adversity, be it the lockout, be it the suspension or be it a hurricane, our men will pull together and defend the honor of this city. We’ve shown we’ve been able to do that.” - Jabari Greer

So this morning I drove six hours from LA to SF and just some quick observations:

- I am staying in downtown SF and I can tell you there is A LOT of Saints fans here. A LOT. I might even say I have honestly seen more Saints fans more than 49ers.. or at the very least it's a push. At the game tomorrow, I wouldn't be surprised at all if you'll hear it come through much like the first meeting against Atlanta this year and that it sounded much like a home game than an away game. I'll be cheering my lungs out, that's for sure.

- When walking back to my hotel, I saw Charlie Brown with a family member hanging out on the street and so I tell him, "Good luck out there tomorrow!" even though I know he's on IR. I think I took him by surprise that I actually knew he was a player for the Saints.

That's all I really had. I'll be tweeting updates I see on the field during warmups (how Harper looks in warmups, etc). WHO DAT!!!!!!

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The whole world loves neophyte athletic tight end Jimmy Graham from Miami with the 95th pick. "Best pick in the draft,'' one AFC coach told me. "Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than [Jeremy] Shockey by the start of next year.''

“We know that no matter the adversity, be it the lockout, be it the suspension or be it a hurricane, our men will pull together and defend the honor of this city. We’ve shown we’ve been able to do that.” - Jabari Greer

Where are you in downtown? I live two blocks from Union Square. I didn't see many Saints fans yesterday. I haven't walked out of my house today though so I'm guessing they are on the streets now. There were a lot last year in week 2.

As for the game not really sure what to expect, 49ers have a great Defense probably the best we've faced all season. So I'd be surprised if we scored 30 or more against them, plus we haven't had success on the Road in the playoffs under Payton hopefully that changes. Well it needs to.

Where are you in downtown? I live two blocks from Union Square. I didn't see many Saints fans yesterday. I haven't walked out of my house today though so I'm guessing they are on the streets now. There were a lot last year in week 2.

I'm on Van Ness.. like a mile or so from Pier 39 & Fisherman's Wharf. As I was walking with my wife and daughter down to that area is where I saw the majority of Saint fans...I'm going to say at least 10 or so. And in a shor distance, that's A LOT.

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The whole world loves neophyte athletic tight end Jimmy Graham from Miami with the 95th pick. "Best pick in the draft,'' one AFC coach told me. "Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than [Jeremy] Shockey by the start of next year.''

“We know that no matter the adversity, be it the lockout, be it the suspension or be it a hurricane, our men will pull together and defend the honor of this city. We’ve shown we’ve been able to do that.” - Jabari Greer

This is a HUGE game. It will be interested to see which team adapts to the style being played. Out of all the playoff games being played today and tomorrow this is the most intriguing due to the contract of styles.

Neither team has really faced a team the caliber of who they're playing today. The Saints haven't played a smash mouth team yet and the 9ers only real comparison was a Lions team they faced in week 6.

Anybody else think the niners aren't getting enough respect? Saints arent the same on the road, and niners got that d. Can't tell if it's a case of The media obsessing over a qb, or if the saints really are that good

Anybody else think the niners aren't getting enough respect? Saints arent the same on the road, and niners got that d. Can't tell if it's a case of The media obsessing over a qb, or if the saints really are that good

I respect the 9ers defense tremendously. It's stifling and they play disciplined football. They have the best pair of inside backers in the NFL currently and are incredible against the run. I think the media is overhyping the Saints to a degree due to how high powered they are in the Dome.

To me it's been about 55/45 in favor of the Saints as far as the hype is concerned but this is also widely considered to be the most difficult match-up to predict.

Anybody else think the niners aren't getting enough respect? Saints arent the same on the road, and niners got that d. Can't tell if it's a case of The media obsessing over a qb, or if the saints really are that good

I think that D is overrated tbh, its nice being able to play the seahawks, rams and cards all twice

Greg Williams cant leave for St. Louis fast enough. Granted the Saints put themselves in that position with all the damn turnovers but **** when we finally put it together and take the lead, Williams defense cant pull a stop when they had being doing damn near all game. ******* ridiculous.

Just wanted to get this up early to get some discussion going before Kickoff Weekend.

#whodat

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The whole world loves neophyte athletic tight end Jimmy Graham from Miami with the 95th pick. "Best pick in the draft,'' one AFC coach told me. "Give him time, and in that offense, he'll be better than [Jeremy] Shockey by the start of next year.''

“We know that no matter the adversity, be it the lockout, be it the suspension or be it a hurricane, our men will pull together and defend the honor of this city. We’ve shown we’ve been able to do that.” - Jabari Greer